Fielding Graduate University News

Fielding faculty Dr. Lenneal Henderson: "Unsung Heroes" Award Winner

Dr. Lenneal Henderson, ELC doctoral faculty member, receives the “Unsung Heroes" award for 2012 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals—Maryland Chapter for his numerous years of contributions to the Maryland Humanities Council.

"I am so grateful and humbled by this designation," Hendersen remarked about being nominated for the award which was presented to him on National Philanthropy Day in Baltimore.

National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November. The purpose of this day is to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy and those people active in the philanthropic community.

NPD provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible. First held in 1986, NPD celebrates the endless daily contributions individuals and organizations across the world make to countless causes and missions. Last year, more than 100 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities across North America.

Through NPD, participants are able to show appreciation for all that has been accomplished in the name of giving, as well as show that there is still more to do. It's our chance to step into the spotlight for a brief moment and remind our communities, our society and the world that the spirit of giving is alive and well.